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Send in your theme ideas and any comments.David Moyesnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-77330667219514754722014-05-25T21:29:00.000+01:002014-05-25T21:29:59.995+01:00Programme 2014Here is our programme for 2014!<br /> <a id="Joomag_embed_178b99f8-0a21-43b4-9948-8d2f8e155d20" href="http://www.joomag.com/magazine/2014-draft1-2/0150783001400836812" target="_blank"><img style="width:180px" title="2014 draft1 2" alt="2014 draft1 2" src="http://www.joomag.com/Frontend/embed/cover/issue_cover.php?UID=0150783001400836812" /></a> <br /><br />Thank you:<br />Burgis and Bullock Chartered Accountants -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.burgisbullock.com/">http://www.burgisbullock.com/</a><br />Full Length and Fabulous -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fulllengthandfabulous.co.uk/">http://www.fulllengthandfabulous.co.uk/</a><br />Midlands Studio College - <a href="http://www.midlandstudiocollege.co.uk/">http://www.midlandstudiocollege.co.uk/</a><br />La Tavola Calda -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.latavolacalda.co.uk/">http://www.latavolacalda.co.uk/</a><br />Goddesses Mobile Beauty -&nbsp;07984272002David Moyeshttps://plus.google.com/111095339472865473763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-33051564644999079972014-05-09T21:12:00.002+01:002014-05-09T21:32:07.727+01:00Lorries needed<div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Nuneaton Carnival is issuing an appeal for help. More Lorries are needed to be included in the Procession in one of the towns biggest events!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">This year’s Carnival will be taking place on Sunday 8<sup>th</sup> June and this year’s theme 'Pack Up and Your Troubles... And Smile' in commemoration of the centenary anniversary of the start of World War 1 has resonated with a large number of local community groups wanting to be involved. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Procession&nbsp; Manager Martin Hobbins has confirmed that the Committee is looking for lorries, specifically 7.5 ton curtain-siders if possible as these do not have the same restrictions for drivers or other unique ways to transport those looking to be involved around the 3 mile route, anybody who can help should contact Martin Hobbins on 07932 702706&nbsp; or email: martincarnival67@gmail.com.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UKwVBBoVg4o/U202lpygdEI/AAAAAAAAAO0/ZbPb4bb-WWY/s1600/IMG_37519914242079%5B1%5D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UKwVBBoVg4o/U202lpygdEI/AAAAAAAAAO0/ZbPb4bb-WWY/s1600/IMG_37519914242079%5B1%5D.jpeg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The route will be reverting to 2 stops as seen in previous years, at St Nicolas Church on Attleborough Rd and on Vicarage Rd.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Mr. Hobbins has confirmed that 3 bands&nbsp;</span>1<sup>st</sup> Ibstock Scout Group Band, Spirit of Coventry Drum Corps and Army cadet band have already been lined up to ensure the route is as musical as ever.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">On Carnival Day you will be able to see the new Senior Carnival Court;<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Queen Emmi Burton as well as her princesses Tanya Alcock and Rosemary Russell&nbsp;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">and for the first time ever the new Junior Court; <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Queen Evie Philpott and her princesses Mia Reynolds and Jaycee Snow,<o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Who are currently preparing for the day and having their dresses fitted by local business Full length and Fabulous.<o:p></o:p></span></div>David Moyeshttps://plus.google.com/111095339472865473763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-60535829984842661122014-04-30T17:30:00.000+01:002014-05-09T20:23:05.738+01:00Nuneaton Carnival Bands 2014<div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Nuneaton Carnival has prepared for this year to be bigger than ever. From last year we have two more marching bands.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The final ingredient is now YOU!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We have spaces available for you to either walk or be on a float. You are the people that make the carnival happen, so get involved!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The bands that we have are:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F9L995mX1LA/U2C6gNKJQaI/AAAAAAAAAH8/WGXprzK79I4/s1600/1st+Ibstock+scout+band.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F9L995mX1LA/U2C6gNKJQaI/AAAAAAAAAH8/WGXprzK79I4/s1600/1st+Ibstock+scout+band.jpg" height="240" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">1st Ibstock scout group - All linked with scouting and have done a great job at getting a mixture of young people to work as a team. It is through the hard work and dedication they have managed to perform for the Queen and won several awards, a true honour to have them liven up our carnival day.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HEkP4umWMqM/U2C6f0dKVXI/AAAAAAAAAH4/cZkQ7BjeQ1A/s1600/Spirit+of+Coventry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HEkP4umWMqM/U2C6f0dKVXI/AAAAAAAAAH4/cZkQ7BjeQ1A/s1600/Spirit+of+Coventry.jpg" height="191" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Spirit of Coventry – From just over the boarder of the M6, the American style marching band allows anyone to join from the age of 7. They give a real community feel to any event ... that is why we booked them.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Army Cadet band are also playing.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The Nuneaton Carnival takes place on the 8th June 2014; the procession begins at One O’clock on Avenue Road, near the Pingles Leisure Centre going through the centre of Nuneaton.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Checkout the website for contact details www.nuneatoncarnival.co.uk</span></div>David Moyeshttps://plus.google.com/111095339472865473763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-27367036942975229472014-04-01T12:01:00.000+01:002014-04-01T12:01:00.414+01:00April fool<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Txlyon9ke64/Uznfo8VakZI/AAAAAAAAAHk/aSTa7MV7BJo/s1600/lion.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Txlyon9ke64/Uznfo8VakZI/AAAAAAAAAHk/aSTa7MV7BJo/s1600/lion.jpg" height="213" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;">It is our family friendly mascot Luther the Lion that will lead the procession.&nbsp;</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;">No wild or tame lions will be in the procession.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;">Still time to enter into the procession - contact Martin for more info</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.693333625793457px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.693333625793457px;">martincarnival67@gmail.com</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 15.693333625793457px;">07932702706</span>David Moyeshttps://plus.google.com/111095339472865473763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-55000721590894164372014-04-01T07:24:00.000+01:002014-05-09T19:58:16.659+01:00Live lion to lead Nuneaton CarnivalNuneaton Carnival committee have managed to make an arrangement to loan a lion to walk the route on Sunday 8th June 2014.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Extra security has been brought in over the lion being along the 2.75 mile route. The bands have been moved to the second half of the procession and the carnival queen float brought forward. The trained Gurkhas will protect the Queen and princesses from the crowds being prepared for any lion mishaps.<br /><br />The roaring start to the carnival is set to bring in crowds from all over the town. This will be the first attempted walk of a lion through Nuneaton town centre. The lion is set to be guided by only a wooden stick and the pack relationship. We do ask as usual that no coins are thrown as not only will this cause injury to contestants in the procession. It could also mean you may end up being a bit closer to the teeth of the animal that you might like.<br /><br />The lion will be escorted by its trainer along the route, even allowing to be petted at the two stops. This will be at St Nicholas church and the Ropewalk car park entrance. Very limited spaces for a few select members of the community to be able to stroke the lion.<br /><br />We do hope you are very excited about this first for Nuneaton Carnival.David Moyeshttps://plus.google.com/111095339472865473763noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-52309459273134736692014-03-28T15:23:00.000+00:002014-03-28T15:23:12.616+00:00Promotion and publicity volunteer wantedNuneaton Carnival is looking for someone to help with promotion and publicity.<br /><br />If you want to try your hand at writing articles for the carnival. This will involve inviting people to join in with the carnival be it procession, gala field, queen competition and anything the carnival gets involved with. You will have the opportunity to have your words published as well as through here and the website (when revamped)<br /><br />As well as articles, we would like assistance with writing the words for our new website and programme.<br /><br />The role will be fully voluntary, with all words kept for carnival history. You must be available to start immediately as the programme is to be completed by the end of April!Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-41675688610012852142014-03-11T20:43:00.002+00:002014-03-11T20:44:33.165+00:00Graphic Design personNuneaton Carnival is looking for someone to help with graphic design.<br />This will range from simple posters for events to the carnival programme.<br /><br />If you are interested in the voluntary position, please get in touch as we have started putting the programme together - with no front page, we have no posters to advertise and no true theme for the community to follow. Here are the previous years&nbsp;http://nuncarnival.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/2014programme.html<br /><br />I assume the position would not take up too much time with the main jobs being the programme cover, that is the poster to go up around Nuneaton and the Carnival Queen selection night that has just been held.<br /><br />If you think you know someone who can help with this - why not direct them here or pass on the details.Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-4241934265155952242014-02-27T13:37:00.002+00:002014-05-09T20:13:02.508+01:00Nuneaton Carnival ProgrammeNuneaton Carnival is producing a programme again this year, it will be filled with information for the acts on the gala field, carnival queen and princesses, events, the committee as well as lots more.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://content.yudu.com/Library/A2qyx4/NuneatonCarnivalProg/resources/index.htm" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Programme cover 2013" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5CiNBsLFDbY/U20muF7id0I/AAAAAAAAAOI/N21aOsAke6c/s1600/2013+front.png" height="320" title="Nuneaton Carnival 2013" width="225" /></a></div><br /><br />These will be distributed around Nuneaton businesses, pubs and given out in town.<br /><br /><br />Why not click on one of our previous programme covers to see what they have been like previously.<br /><br /><br /><b>We have a few spaces remaining if you wish to have your company, business or event featured.</b><br /><br />If you would like to have some to hand out, please get in touch and we will be able to deliver. These will be ready from around 8th May 2014- one month before carnival day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1wznt/NuneatonCarnivalProg/resources/index.htm" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Programme cover 2012" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wIEFXd_tlCE/U20nhPOybnI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/48qdROXlGb4/s1600/2012+front.png" height="320" title="Nuneaton Carnival 2012" width="232" /></a></div><a href="http://content.yudu.com/Library/A1se3m/NuneatonCarnivalprog/resources/index.htm"><img alt=" Programme cover 2011" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9Cgj-dsm7d8/U20oPwSIGMI/AAAAAAAAAOY/V7-p4CNBqs0/s1600/2011+front.png" height="320" title="Nuneaton Carnival 2011" width="218" /></a><br /><br />Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-101165258278604892014-02-04T22:35:00.000+00:002014-02-04T22:37:52.134+00:00Entry forms now availableThe entry forms are now available for all parts of the carnival:<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.nuneatoncarnival.org/entry%20forms.htm" target="_blank">Procession</a></b></span> - Entering a float or walking through Nuneaton Town centre. Prizes available for the best entrants.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.nuneatoncarnival.org/entry%20forms.htm" target="_blank">Gala field</a></span></b> - As a charity to hold a stall and raise money for a good cause or community group. Traders are also encouraged.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.nuneatoncarnival.org/entry%20forms.htm" target="_blank">Carnival Queen</a></b></span> - Enter to be the face of Nuneaton carnival for 12 months. Two categories available Junior (7-11 year old) and senior (16 years and above)<br /><br />Spaces are very limited for all of the above, so send in your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-72545916649249177512014-01-03T00:01:00.000+00:002014-01-03T12:50:03.065+00:00Secretary neededNuneaton Carnival is in need of a secretary.<br /><br />If you would like to join our team why not contact us, we can meet up and see how it goes.<br /><br />So if you want to spend just one Monday evening a month putting something back to the community why not give it a try.<br /><br />We are always looking for people to get involved, so if you want to volunteer as a&nbsp;marshal, counting cash or general duties. Any skills or materials you want to bring along we will be gratefully appreciated.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nuneatoncarnival.org/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Nuneaton Carnival New Year"><img alt="Glitter Graphics" border="0" src="http://gfx.glittergraphicsnow.com/albums/ll149/glittergn/newyear/newyear057.gif" /></a></div><br />Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-73050999293700214232013-11-30T14:50:00.000+00:002014-05-09T20:14:32.727+01:00Nuneaton Light Switch onNuneaton Carnival joined in with other local charities and not-for-profit organisations in having a stall for the Victorian night,&nbsp;Nuneaton Christmas light switch on. <br /><br />Several committee members manned the stall selling mince pies and mulled wine at great value. Only £1 for both. This gave the&nbsp;people of Nuneaton a chance to have a quick chat and enjoy a warming sensation.&nbsp;Two boards&nbsp;photo boards were presented&nbsp;allowing people to see the queen and maids from the last 19 years. The current&nbsp;court are&nbsp;the last to be named maids, as they gratefully take on the new&nbsp;title of princesses. The decision to change the maids' title was made to fall in line with other carnival courts. Another photo board showed the committee members and available positions on the committee.<br /><br />The afternoon event was a success bringing the carnival into the minds of Nuneaton residents, we attracted people to talk about the carnival, spotting previous winners from the photos on the board, talking how they might be able to get involved and promoting the carnival in general. We have taken details for the potential 2014/15 carnival queen, people interested in designing and making carnival floats as well as additional committee members. We are always looking to expand the committee and if you feel you can help in ANY way then please get in touch.<br /><br />The lights in Nuneaton where more impressive than I remember and&nbsp;the fireworks made the night. They went shooting off the Abbygate roof, with bight colours filling the sky. Soon&nbsp;followed&nbsp;by streets filling with a mist as the remnants of the smoke made from the&nbsp;impressive fireworks.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-14862509678929984162013-10-07T22:16:00.001+01:002013-10-14T22:39:51.198+01:00Funding for you, NuneatonSo the deadline for submitting a request for funding from Nuneaton Carnival is coming close.<br /><br />If you wish to be considered to have up to £500 donated to your group, charity or project why not drop Nuneaton Carnival a quick e-mail. You can even use the form on the right ---&gt;&gt;&gt;<br /><br />All you need to do is outline what you would like and the expected cost, why you would like it and what affect it would have.<br /><br />You will need to get this in by Sunday 13th October 2013, not very long. So why just put a request in and then sort out the finer details later.<br /><br />Update: 14/10/2013<br />So the requests have been looked over and we have the grand total of £2,200 to be handed to local charities and organisations. Along with donations for the marching bands and winners for the entrants to Nuneaton Carnival the total donations total over £3700. Remember you are able to apply for donations/funding in 2014.Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-56365203770098530292013-08-15T01:52:00.001+01:002014-05-09T20:15:45.982+01:00"Pack up your troubles ... and smile" Theme for 2014Sunday 8th June 2014<br /><br />This is the day of Nuneaton Carnival celebrating 84 years since the first carnival. Theme is<br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>"Pack up your troubles ... and smile"</strong></span><br /><br />so here is a quick list of ideas for you to think about.<br /><br />Army<br />Tanks<br />Planes<br />Boats<br />Dads Army<br />Rations<br />Smiles - Something that makes you smile<br />Holiday<br />Suitcases/bags<br /><br /><br />Why this theme?<br />The link to the theme is because of 100 years ago that the first world war began.<br />70 years after the D-Day landings on 6th June 1944Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-6244336220887378442013-06-13T17:33:00.000+01:002014-05-10T13:21:47.017+01:002013 Count and Councillor Challenge resultsNuneaton Carnival 2013 managed to collect a total of £4241.52, thank you to all involved!<br />Now only a wait of 360 days until next year.<br /><br />The total collection consisted of 210517 coins in total, with 194582 of them copper.<br /><div>Laid end to end would be 4655m long and in total they weighed 9.3kg over 1 tonne.<br /><br />This includes the councillors challenge:Chris Watkins of Kingswood.<br /><br />Chris Watkins - £111.02<br />David Carr - £86.52<br />Marcus Jones - £67.92<br />Kristofer Wilson - £55.92<br />June Tandy - £34.43<br />Victoria (Vicky) Fowler - £32.58<br />Neil Phillips - £ 23.77<br />Bob Copland - £23.60<br /><span class="text_exposed_show">Dennis Harvey - £20<br />Corrine Davies - £7.47<br />Caroline Phillips - £5.37</span><br /><span class="text_exposed_show"><br />Chris Watkins of Kingswood managed to collect the most with only £24.50 above the next contender. It was noted he chose to get family involved. As Carnival is all about family we allowed this to go ahead.</span></div><br />On the day our own King of Mirth managed to raise £241.08, doubling what the councillors managed to collect, not including the pub visits the week before collecting over £121 with help from two of the committee members.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Here are several news stories<br /><a href="http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/News/WHAT-A-DAY-WHAT-A-PARTY-20130610103837.htm" target="_blank">WHAT A DAY . . . WHAT A PARTY</a>&nbsp;includes a video of the day<br /><a href="http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/News/Nuneaton-Canival-winners-20130613112500.htm" target="_blank">Nuneaton Carnival winners</a><br /><a href="http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/News/Special-thanks-to-generous-public-20130612163321.htm" target="_blank">Special thanks to generous public</a><br /><a href="http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/News/Carnival-hailled-a-huge-success-20130611084521.htm" target="_blank">Carnival hailed a huge success</a><br /><br />Thank you to Attleborough Liberal club for providing one counting machine and the people who assisted in counting the change on the night. That includes councillors&nbsp;John Haynes&nbsp;and June Tandy who have helped over the years in this mammoth task. <br /><br />A key person to the carnival this year has been Laura Rowe, able to organise an amazingly successful Gala field and contributed a lot of time in counting the coins.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.560199444019251.1073741828.152817951424071&amp;type=3" target="_blank">Procession photos</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.563723143666881.1073741830.152817951424071&amp;type=3" target="_blank">Gala Photos</a><br /><br /><a href="http://thebigcomfybookshop.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/nuneaton-carnival-my-experience.html" target="_blank">The Big Comfy Bookshop</a>&nbsp;has written a quick review of his day.<br /><br />If you would like to be involved in Nuneaton Carnival please contact <a href="mailto:medianuneatoncarnival@yahoo.com">carntreasurer@aol.com</a> we are currently looking for enthusiastic people to assist in what ever way they can.Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-45863860992637391352013-06-04T22:13:00.000+01:002013-06-04T22:25:35.839+01:00Nuneaton Carnival Gala fieldWhat else does Nuneaton get from carnival day?<br />Have a quick look over what we have got in store for you at the Gala field (CV11 4NA)<br /><br />Remember it is <strong>completely free</strong> to enter the field&nbsp;and suitable for all the family.<br /><u></u><br /><u>Entertainment:</u><br />The hosts for the day will be <a href="http://www.ankerradio1386am.org.uk/" target="_blank">Anker Radio</a>, who have kindly lent the speaker system so you can hear what is happening on the filed.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.limitlessshowteam.co.uk/" target="_blank"><strong>Limitless</strong></a> - A new acrobatic display team, with people&nbsp;having&nbsp;trampolining, gymnastics, cheerleading, dancing and sky diving experience.<br /><a href="http://www.3sixty.me.uk/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">3Sixty</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Bicycle</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Stunt</span> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Team</span></strong></a> - Some amazing talents with showing what can be done on a pedal bike, just watch the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=9tA_jWKqBI8" target="_blank"><strong>video</strong></a><br /><a href="http://www.ndtc.org.uk/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Nuneaton</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Dog</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Club</span> <span style="font-size: small;">Display</span> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Team</span></strong></a> - The club will go through a few exercises showing that dog training can be fun as well as rewarding.<br /><strong>Gun<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>Run</strong> - Air, Army and Sea Cadets in competition to be awarded a trophy from the carnival. <br /><br />The performances will start at 1.30pm allowing people to see the procession go past avenue road.<br />The guide for performances is below - subject to change on the day.<br /><br />1.30pm Limitless<br />2.10pm 3Sixty<br />2.45pm Dog demonstration<br />3.15pm Gun Run<br />4.15pm 3Sixty<br />5.00pm Limitless<br /><br /><u>Stalls and Fairground:</u><br />Food is available from the gala field with a dedicated area where you can choose from the wide variety of offerings from Hog roast, Caribbean, Burgers, drinks and ice cream.<br /><br />For the more adventurous there is&nbsp;Pearson's fair at the end of the field with all the fun games and rides you would expect to see. This will be open from the Friday, so can always go along to that early&nbsp;and take in everything else on Sunday. Inflatable slides,&nbsp; water/land Zorbing&nbsp;and&nbsp; bungee trampolines will be on the field on carnival day.<br /><br />You can&nbsp;find out&nbsp;what happens behind the scenes with&nbsp;community groups from Nuneaton such as&nbsp;wildlife rescue, Warwickshire air ambulance and&nbsp;Scouts.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qtpfxuw_5Io/Ua5a57IouQI/AAAAAAAAAFE/oL0XTF087OA/s1600/Luther2013Wild.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Qtpfxuw_5Io/Ua5a57IouQI/AAAAAAAAAFE/oL0XTF087OA/s320/Luther2013Wild.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />There will be over&nbsp;50 stalls to look at so get on down and see for yourself.<br /><br /><em>The whole field has been organised by Laura Rowe, I'm sure you will agree,&nbsp;it looks set to be&nbsp;pretty impressive - Thank you.</em>Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4NA, UK52.5132232 -1.461367999999993152.5108072 -1.4664104999999932 52.515639199999995 -1.4563254999999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-30453975572123500782013-05-31T07:30:00.000+01:002013-06-04T20:16:05.947+01:00Nuneaton Councillors ChallengeWith&nbsp;9 days until carnival day, we have had&nbsp;a great response for the&nbsp;councillors challenge. Currently 6 will be walking the route and a further 2 helping out on the count.<br /><br /><u>What it involves</u><br />On Sunday 9th June the councillors will pick up an infamous&nbsp;orange bucket, before joining the procession&nbsp;at 1pm. They will have to walk along the&nbsp;3 mile&nbsp;route through Nuneaton town centre, collecting change from the crowds. The person who collects the most&nbsp;on the day will&nbsp;have&nbsp;their name promoted and have bragging rights over all overs.<br /><br />The councillors challenge has been happening for many years, giving the community of&nbsp;Nuneaton&nbsp;the chance&nbsp;to see&nbsp;the names and faces behind local elections. It shows how they want to be involved in local activities, actively making a difference.<br /><br />The 6 confirmed&nbsp;walkers are Bob Copland (The Mayor), Denis Harvey, June Tandy, Christopher Watkins, David Carr and Kristopher Wilson.<br /><br />The 2 assisting on the count in the evening are Jill Sheppard&nbsp;and&nbsp;John Haynes who is hoping to bring along his wife. If you would like to join in and&nbsp;give a few hours of your time please get in touch.<br /><br />UPDATE 4th June 2013: Now had confirmation from Victoria Flower, Neil Phillips,Caroline&nbsp;Phillips and Corinne Davies&nbsp;that will be walking the route. This year will certainly be a challenge, please check&nbsp;here a few days after the&nbsp;carnival day to find out the full results.<br /><br />Now with a total of 10 walking along the route it is showing that the councillors are rallying each other, must be the mention that the sun is set to shine.Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4NA, UK52.5132232 -1.461367999999993152.5108072 -1.4664104999999932 52.515639199999995 -1.4563254999999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-4889218048002893762013-05-27T14:51:00.000+01:002013-06-05T09:18:26.952+01:00Nuneaton Carnival Day 2013With just&nbsp;under two weeks to go until <a href="http://www.nuneatoncarnival.org/" target="_blank">Nuneaton Carnival</a> 2013, the many&nbsp;months of preparation behind the scenes are coming together. We have&nbsp;many float entrants so set out to be a good show on the day. We will have the currently unnamed lion donated&nbsp;by <a href="http://www.crownwaste.co.uk/" target="_blank">Crown Skips</a> leading the procession at 1pm, and their skip at the end to collect any change you have left.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nuneatoncarnival.org/index_htm_files/Nuneaton%20Carnival%20Program%202013%20A%20Book%20at%20Bedtime.pdf" target="_blank">Carnival programme</a><br />This year we have a&nbsp;carnival programme that is available at several locations around Nuneaton, and will be handed out on the day. This has been created to give the public information on the Carnival and has been a good opportunity for<a href="http://www.nuneatoncarnival.org/sponsors&amp;supporters.htm" target="_blank"> local businesses</a> to show the great support.<br /><br />Community Community Community -&nbsp;The first year for&nbsp;chairman, Alan Ottey will hopefully see weather like the weekend just gone. As being a carnival follower I know how much the weather depends on the turnout on the day. Alan and the whole committee&nbsp;would like to see everyone from all over Nuneaton making their way to see the procession along the route.<br /><br /><a href="http://nuncarnival.blogspot.com/2013/06/NuneatonCarnival2013.html" target="_blank">INFORMATION ON GALA FIELD</a><br /><br />Please see <a href="http://nuncarnival.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/CouncillorsChallenge.html" target="_blank">Councillors Challenge</a>&nbsp;to see which councillors&nbsp;are getting involved.<br /><br />David Lewis an old King of Mirth, whose rein ended in 1997 along side John Major, gave me a few minutes to have a quick chat about his time in the role. David, now working&nbsp;at the Wilkinson store&nbsp;in Nuneaton Town centre, still has fond memories of Nuneaton Carnival and expressed that the role of King of Mirth was taken with great commitment and honour. As King of Mirth he&nbsp;was representing Nuneaton&nbsp;as well as Nuneaton Carnival as he went around to the many pubs, with a donation bucket, collecting&nbsp;in the region of £2000&nbsp;each year to support local charities. This was done with great support from his friends and landlords who&nbsp;even called him up if they had not had a recent visit. The current <a href="http://www.nuneatoncarnival.org/king%20of%20mirth.htm" target="_blank">King of Mirth is Ross Kenny</a>&nbsp;so look out for him in local pubs and a street near you!<br /><br />If you are&nbsp;from a local charity or group&nbsp;or know someone who is, we are always considering donation requests. If you don't ask your won't get. <script> (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i['GoogleAnalyticsObject']=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){ (i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o), m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m) })(window,document,'script','//www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js','ga'); ga('create', 'UA-41302792-1', 'nuncarnival.blogspot.co.uk'); ga('send', 'pageview'); </script>Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 4NA, UK52.5132232 -1.461367999999993152.5108072 -1.4664104999999932 52.515639199999995 -1.4563254999999931tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-19902778081085451872013-05-26T10:58:00.000+01:002014-05-09T20:18:53.812+01:00MS charity gig<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 65px; top: -14px; width: 324px;">2013 Nuneaton Carnival Queen and maids (Emily Read, Charlotte Marston, </span><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 145px; top: 3px; width: 165px;">Emma Daniel</span><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 102px; top: 21px; width: 252px;"> and </span><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 85px; top: 39px; width: 286px;">Katherine Thomas) managed to organise a charity gig raising just over £270. They joined in the fun, as you can see in them&nbsp;dancing along to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROb5_m2D7Eg" target="_blank">Cotton eyed Joe</a>.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 85px; top: 39px; width: 286px;"></span><br /><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 85px; top: 39px; width: 286px;">The evening was held at <a href="http://www.weddy-club.co.uk/" target="_blank">Weddington Social Club</a> who provided the room free of charge, with all the bands, soloists and even comedy act all volunteered their time and equipment. <a href="http://www.thelordnelsoninnansley.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Lord Nelson</a> donated a meal for two to be one of the prizes given away in the raffle.</span><br /><br /><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 85px; top: 39px; width: 286px;">Brief&nbsp;list the acts are below:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://soundcloud.com/follow-suit-acoustic" target="_blank">Follow suit</a><br /><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 85px; top: 39px; width: 286px;"><a href="http://m.soundcloud.com/gafafiworldmg/loz-each-note" target="_blank">Loz D'Laytwa Makumbe</a></span><br /><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 85px; top: 39px; width: 286px;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WcSH4DC5Fk" target="_blank">Joe Ellis</a></span><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 85px; top: 39px; width: 286px;"><br />Charlie Yorath &amp; Jack Myles</span><br /><span class="xr_tc xr_s31" style="left: 85px; top: 39px; width: 286px;">Crossroads<br /><span class="text_exposed_show">Legions End <br /><a href="http://youtu.be/rJt_fcXAOAg" target="_blank">Lost in sanity</a>&nbsp;- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4EuG77hxoM" target="_blank">Video</a><br /><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n95YDUIyKxk" target="_blank">What Happened on Sunday</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dancekraze.org.uk/" target="_blank">DanceKraze</a>&nbsp;- Dancers - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCKl237EX1A" target="_blank">Video</a></span></span>Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK52.536037194285036 -1.465880870819091852.53543369428504 -1.4671413708190919 52.536640694285033 -1.4646203708190917tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4446287594242643186.post-87603571201535753702013-05-23T19:01:00.004+01:002014-05-09T20:19:54.754+01:00Nuneaton Carnival EurovisionThe committee from Nuneaton Carnival held a night showing the Eurovision song contest, putting the motto from 2013 into local community -&nbsp;"We are on".<br /><br />I feel that this brings great relevance to the Nuneaton Carnival, that is all about bringing the community together and&nbsp;making it fun along the way. From the many entrants entering the procession this year, each one has the opportunity to raise money for a local charity of their choice.<br /><br />The&nbsp;fun, filled evening went with enough food to feed an army, the selection consisted of Swedish Meatballs, French stick and cheeses, <a href="http://www.dominos.co.uk/pizzaservice/nuneaton.aspx" target="_blank">Dominos</a> (Italian) pizza, Spanish&nbsp;chorizo and cold meats&nbsp;,German sausages and several items from English buffets. Much help came from <a href="http://bowsandbutterflies.uk.com/" target="_blank">Bows &amp; Butterflies Cake Design</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The carnival court turned up with great cheer, as they won the Eurovision Bingo, getting a cuddly giraffe! Much controversy seemed apparent with the voting, as&nbsp;usual. One of the guests still managed to pick first and second in the correct order getting her a Eurovision T-shirt and official CD. A great night had by all with rave reviews.Nuneaton Carnivalnoreply@blogger.com0Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV10 0AL, UK52.530827500000008 -1.463761900000008652.528412500000009 -1.4688044000000087 52.533242500000007 -1.4587194000000085